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Overground Railroad

The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

by Candacy Taylor
Lisa Reneé Pitts
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The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists
Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "black travel guide to America." At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African-Americans to travel because black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and Overground Railroad celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations in America.

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    September 29, 2020

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781705230770
      • File size: 273622 KB
      • Duration: 09:30:02

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Lisa Rene� Pitts expertly blends the personal with the historical in Taylor's deep dive into the Green Book, the iconic travel guide for Black America in the pre-Civil Rights era. Taylor expertly explores the book's hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and beauty shops, as well as the personal memories of her stepfather and others. Pitts smoothly shifts back and forth from the Green Book's time period to describing present-day racism. Her delivery is grounded and honest throughout. The voices of those who experienced the guide's sights and sounds also sound genuine. This is a moving and enlightening audiobook with much to teach listeners about past injustices and violence against Black travelers and the demand for justice now. E.A.N. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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